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Zona Cafetera Things to See and Do
The Zona Cafetera is a place to indulge the senses—from hot thermal springs to the cold Valle de Cocora; sweet berries to bitterly rich coffee. Manizales, Pereira and Armenia are the capitals of the departments that make up the Zona Cafetera, and each provides a different take on the many riches Colombia has to offer.
In Manizales, a treacherous trip to the top of La BasĂlica is a must. Near Pereira, travelers should set aside a full day in the Parque del CafĂ© or spend a few hours basking in the hot thermal springs of Santa Rosa. The Museo del Oro Quimbaya in Armenia remains one of Colombia’s best-preserved and most organized gold collections. Also of note is Salento, a small town tucked neatly beside a mountain, where farm-grown trout is deliciously served on a large patacĂłn (fried plantain).
Other Activity pages in Zona Cafetera that may be of interest: Manizales Activities, Pereira Activities, Armenia Activities and Salento Activities.
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El Mirador de Salento
The Mirador de Salento is much more than a lookout point. First, you must climb 200 stairs to the big cross at the top. Along the way, you will...Salento, Colombia
Horseback Riding
Another great way to see the beautiful and vast countryside around Salento is by horse. Paulino Callejas, a local cowboy, has 35 willing horses...Salento, Colombia
Museo del Oro Quimbaya
The most impressive permanent gold collection in the Zona Cafetera is found at the northern edge of Armenia on the way to Salento and Pereira. This...Armenia, Colombia
Banco de la RepĂşblica
The city’s very modern library and cultural center is worth stopping by if only to catch up on current events in the city. The bulletin board on...Pereira, Colombia
La Basilica
The two bronze doors at the front entrance of La BasĂlica tell the story of this neo-Gothic church. This religious center was first built in...Manizales, Colombia
Valle de Cocora
Cocora Valley is a great launching point for nature hikes and wildlife spotting. There are several trails leading up the mountain, along the river...Salento, Colombia
Pedestrian Mall
There is plenty of shopping along Avenida BolĂvar (or Cra. 14), where you can walk a dozen blocks down a pedestrian walkway that extends from...Armenia, Colombia
Parque Nacional Natural Los Nevados
Nevado del RuĂz, Crater de la Olleta, Nevado de Santa Isabel, Laguna Verde and Valle del Silencio are just a few of the reasons to visit Parque...Colombia
RĂo Blanco Ecological Reserve
This well-organized eco-park is ready for a high volume of tourists, but few foreigners make the time to visit it. The water of RĂo Blanco is...Manizales, Colombia
Botanical Garden
The Botanical Garden in the university district is yet another great place to spend a sunny day. There are plenty of colorful flowers and fauna to...Manizales, Colombia
Recinto del Pensamiento
This cloud forest with a biotic and hydroid resource has several walkable ecological trails, a butterfly farm, an orchid garden and a gorgeous...Manizales, Colombia
Los Yarumos Ecological Park
Los Yarumos Ecological Park is a lush, green forest reserve situated in the city’s surrounding cloud forest. Visitors can enjoy trails and...Manizales, Colombia
Tierra Viva
Tierra Viva is a private agricultural and ecological park where you can rest, take part in some outdoor activities, and learn about nature and the...Manizales, Colombia
Parque Nacional UcumarĂ
Parque Nacional Ucumarà is one of Colombia’s best locations to spot birds, animals and plant life. The variations in altitude in this area are...Pereira, Colombia
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